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The FISHMAN Purple Microdot is designed to
deliver consistent and accurate triggering of
drum signals from acoustic drums to electronic
interfaces. The purpose of a trigger mounted
directly to the drum head is to dispatch a sig-
nal, without delay, directly from its source.
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The PURPLE MICRODOT is a sophisticated
state-of-the-art sensing device from which you
can expect years of service. Note, however, that
it is neither a microphone nor an amplifying
source. The signal provided by the trigger is a
high-voltage, fast rising, highly damped spike
with a level proportional to the force of the hit it
is sensing. Its function is to provide a triggering
signal to electronic sound sources, drum
machines, MIDI converters, etc. Because head-
mounted triggers are subjected to misuse and
abuse that can cause permanent damage, FISH-
MAN TRANSDUCERS, INC. must limit its liabil-
ity.
Live drum triggering is an excellent tool for
sound reinforcement; the electronic drum
sounds of today are great additions to acoustic
drums. Be aware that some voices in sound
modules react differently, so your playing style
may affect the overall performance of your trig-
ger system. The use of triggers is also an inter-
esting way to digitally record your drum perfor-
mance into a MIDI sequencer, a computer with
the proper software, or directly onto a drum
machine. The head mount triggers work very
well in conjunction with shell mount triggers
(like the FISHMAN ADT-100-S). Having both
triggers allows you to have multi-sounds on a
single drum, like assigning a rim sound to be
triggered only when you hit the rim, etc.
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A Tune the drum head before mounting the
trigger.
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B Using a square of the supplied double-
sided adhesive, place the trigger on the
head The trigger should be placed within
one inch or twenty to twenty- five mm of the
edge of the drum head. Experiment for the
best results; each drum size will vary in
location.
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Don’t put it where it will get hit.
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Don’t put it where it will pick up vibrations
from drums other than the one it is on.
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Purple Microdot
Purple Microdot
Head Mount Drum Trigger
Head Mount Drum Trigger
